Kari Lehtonen

It was unspoken, but a given that the Stars would seek some kind of retribution against Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov for a low hit on Tyler Seguin three weeks ago that basically ruined the All-Star center's career-best season while also crushing Dallas' playoff hopes. For awhile it seemed as if Kulikov would get the last laugh as he recorded the Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and the anticipated fight. However, the flu-ridden Panthers literally coughed up the lead before losing in a 4-3 shootout Thursday night in front of 8,510 at the BB&T Center. The Panthers go to 2-2-1 on this season-long seven-game homestand and remained two points behind the Bruins –...

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Patrick Eaves and Jason Spezza each had a goal and an assist while Tyler Seguin and Shawn Horcoff also scored to help the Stars demolish the Blackhawks 4-0 Saturday at American Airlines Center. Kari Lehtonen had 33 saves to record his fifth...

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Patrick Kane and Kris Versteeg each had a goal and two assists, Duncan Keith and Jonathan Toews a goal and an assist apiece and Brent Seabrook and Brandon Saad also scored as the Blackhawks throttled the Stars 6-2 on Sunday night at the...

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